Admission to the graduate program
Admission Deadlines
Our admissions are on a rolling basis, but students whishing to obtain a teaching assistantship are strongly encouraged to have all their application material submitted by
- March 1 for a fall semester admission.
- November 1 for a spring semester admission.
Course Requirements
The following are required for anyone wishing to apply to our Master's program. Applicants must have completed either:
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The equivalent of Math 181 (Differential Calculus of one variable) Math 182 (Integral Calculus of one variable), Math 283 (Multivariable Calculus), Math 330 (Linear Algebra), and Math 310 (Real Analysis).
or
- Hold a BA or BS degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics from an accredited university.
Application Materials
Transcripts and Letter(s) of recommendation
Each applicant must submit
- Official transcripts from each undergraduate institution attended. Transcripts must NOT be sent by the applicant, but rather come from the school directly.
- At least one letter of recommendation
GRE and TOEFL
All applicants are required to submit official GRE scores. We do not require the mathematics subject test, only the GRE general exam.
Candidates whose native language is not English must submit official TOEFL scores. Please see the Graduate School's website for required minimum scores.
Online Application Form
All applicants are required to fill out an online application form. Please follow the direction on the linked page.
Sending Your Application Material
With the expection of the 'Online Application', all other application materials (Transcripts, Letter(s) of Recommendation, GRE, TOEFL) should be sent to the following address:
Graduate School
Student Services Building, Room 225
Mailstop 0326
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557
USA
Students should consult the General Catalog to ensure that they are in compliance with all the requirements of the Graduate School, including residence requirements and limits on transfer and graduate special credits.